Hypest Music

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LA, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo

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With over 130 weddings over the past five years, Hypest Events in Thousand Oaks, CA, delivers high-energy, seamless events that keep guests engaged from the first song to the final send-off. They work alongside top Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo event companies, including Crush Events, Special Event DJz, and Time of Your Life DJs. Hypest Events brings a polished, stress-free experience backed by real crowd-reading skills and professional execution. They provide everything needed for your entire event, including ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Our setup features festival-grade speakers, premium wireless microphones for vows, speeches, and toasts, and a clean, powerful sound system designed to fill any space without distortion. From intimate ceremonies to packed dance floors, DJ HYPEST doesn’t just play music — he delivers the party. Hypest Music is a wedding DJ based in Thousand Oaks, CA.

11+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

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African

Arabic

Caribbean

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Folk

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Latin

Persian

Pop

R&B

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Se Habla Español

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Rehearsals & Parties

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DJ HYPEST

CEO

DJ HYPEST (Max Karpel) is a high-energy, crowd-reading DJ known for turning weddings and celebrations into unforgettable parties. With 100+ weddings under his belt, he brings a polished, professional approach—seamlessly mixing the right songs at the right moments to keep every age group engaged and the dance floor packed. Beyond private events, DJ HYPEST has performed at major music festivals and has DJed alongside Diplo at Burning Man, blending festival-level energy with wedding-day precision. Whether it’s the grand entrance, first dance, or late-night peak hour, DJ HYPEST delivers clean transitions, modern hits, throwbacks, and custom vibes tailored to each couple’s style. Covering Ceremony, Cocktail Hr, Dinner, and Dancing into one affordable package.

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22 reviews

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Hypest Events received glowing reviews from multiple couples who hired their DJs, particularly Max, Danny, Joshua, and Nikki, for their weddings and events. The DJs were praised for their professionalism, organization, energy, seamless transitions, ability to read the crowd, and for keeping the dance floor packed throughout the night. Clients appreciated their responsiveness, early set-up, tailored music choices, and flawless execution of special moments like the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The DJs' versatility, inclusivity, communication, and attention to detail contributed to making each event a memorable and fun experience for guests, ultimately earning them high recommendations.

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Tova H

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1/16/2026

Hypest Events was hands-down the best decision we made for our event. From the start, Max was organized, responsive, and made the whole process feel stress-free. He asked for our ...

music requests weeks in advance, helped us dial in the vibe we wanted, and showed up early with everything needed—speakers, wireless setup, and a mic for toasts and speeches. The music was perfect all night. He blended EDM, hip hop, and top 40 seamlessly, mixed in throwbacks from the 80s/90s/2000s at the right moments, and kept the dance floor packed by reading the crowd like a pro. The transitions were clean, the energy stayed high, and he knew exactly when to switch it up to keep everyone engaged—from our biggest party friends to the older family members. On top of that, his professionalism really stood out. He was well-dressed, calm, and handled announcements and key moments (grand entrance, first dance, etc.) smoothly without ever being cheesy or overbearing. If you want a DJ who’s reliable, talented, and genuinely cares about making your event feel special, book Hypest Events. We’d hire them again in a heartbeat

Hannah B

3/11/2026

We had the best time working with DJ MAX for our wedding after . He delivered the energy and amazing mixes that kept all of our friends and family entertained . He was able to play...

and mix in any songs we wanted to right on the spot . Highly recommend this vendor.

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Samantha L

3/06/2026

Where do we start . Like many couples we were mindlessly scrolling the knot looking for DJs for our big day . What caught our eye about Max is that he was super charismatic from th...

e start and was able to give us pricing and let us know the run down for the day of . He was super important in the planning process and let us know similar itineraries for similar weddings . Our wedding was a huge success because of Max . He was on point the whole night and the dance floor was full of energy . The vibe was just perfect .

Natasha F

3/03/2026

We can confidently say our wedding would not have been the same without Hypest Music. From start to finish, everything felt intentional and elevated. There was never a moment where...

we had to wonder what was happening next — they were always one step ahead. The ceremony was flawless. Every cue hit at exactly the right second, and the sound was perfect. During cocktail hour, the music created such a relaxed but upbeat atmosphere that people were already complimenting us before dinner even started. Then the reception… unreal. The dance floor opened and basically never emptied. They mixed genres effortlessly and somehow managed to play songs that surprised people in the best way. It felt fresh, high energy, and completely tailored to our crowd. Beyond the music, the professionalism stood out. Calm, confident, organized — exactly what you want on a big day when there are already so many moving parts.

Alexia R

2/25/2026

Max sent us requests ahead of time :)which made everything feel organized and stress-free. Day of the event, he showed up early, had everything set up clean and professional, and t...

he sound quality was unreal. Transitions were smooth, vibes were high, and people did not want to leave.He also handled announcements and special moments like entrances and speeches flawlessly, which made everything flow perfectly. The lighting setup was next level too — it honestly transformed the whole space. Would recommend him to any couple!!!

Sandra H

2/15/2026

From the second we hired max we knew we were in good hands and our wedding would be special . He was very communicative about pricing and what to expect from the package we booked ...

. On our wedding day he came dressed to impress and even showed up 30 minutes early to play ceremony music . Everything was amazing ! He was able to play all our playlists we wanted including our special requests right on the spot . We still get texts to this day about how amazing our event was.

Vivian R

2/11/2026

Wow wow wow. My husband and I could not be more impressed with them . DJ Danny came super early to set up and was very prepared . He made sure to clip on our mics before the ceremo...

ny and had all our music lined up including after we walked down the aisle . For cocktail hour it was super continent to send them playlists that they could play . The dance floor was full of energy and everyone was having a great time . We got so many compliments about the DJ!! From the beginning we knew we were in great hands .

Ramon G

2/10/2026

We hired DJ Joshua for a wedding after party and he delivered with a cherry on top. He was able to play all the Spanish hits that we requested and was able to play songs on the spo...

t, which was something that was very important to us. Would highly recommend a vendor they have multiple DJs who we were able to check out beforehand on instagram .

Reymond S

2/09/2026

We booked DJ Hypest for a wedding afterparty and he absolutely crushed it. We wanted a mix of EDM + throwbacks + some current hits, and he balanced it perfectly. The dance floor wa...

s packed basically the entire time, and the transitions were 🔥—it just kept building and building.He showed up early, setup was clean, and he felt super professional the whole night. What stood out most is he can read the room—he knew when to go harder and when to switch it up to keep everyone in it. The vibe was exactly what we pictured. Thank you again :)

Mike Q

2/09/2026

Max was responsive right away, super professional, and you could tell he knew exactly what he was doing. He listened to what we wanted, took our “must plays” seriously, and still m...

ade the night feel like a perfect live mix—not just a playlist on shuffle. The energy stayed up the whole time, but he also knew when to chill it out so people could actually talk. Announcements were clear, timing was on point, and the vibe never got awkward or dragged. The dance floor was full basically the entire night, and even the people who “never dance” were out there. We’d book him again in a heartbeat.

Mark L

2/03/2026

Max was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, communication was easy, fast, and professional. He took the time to understand our vi...

sion, must-play songs, and overall vibe, and then executed it perfectly. He read the room all night, kept the energy high, and knew exactly when to switch things up to keep the dance floor packed. So many of our guests told us afterward how incredible the music was and how much fun they had. The transitions were smooth, the sound quality was great, and the whole night felt seamless. If you’re looking for a DJ who truly cares and delivers an unforgettable experience and bring lots of energy look no further.

Mary S

1/27/2026

Hypest Events was unreal. Super professional, arrived early, setup was clean, and the energy was nonstop. The music was exactly what we wanted (plus the perfect mix of throwbacks a...

nd current hits), and they read the crowd so well. Everyone was dancing all night. Highly recommend. If you want a DJ who’s professional, prepared, and brings real energy, book with them . Made our night 🪄

Alex P

1/19/2026

We had a great experience working with Max from Hypest events. My wife and I booked him for our wedding afterparty which was at the Cabrillo Pavilion. We were looking for an EDM st...

yle vibes for the wedding party and boy did he deliver. All the songs we requested were played out including a special remix I made for my fiance. Would 100% recommend him.

Mike C

1/18/2026

Nikki was phenomenal for our wedding in August 2025 in Cancun. She was so thorough from start to finish with my wife and really made our lives easier by just being so organized, ac...

commodating, and thoughtful in setting us up for our big day. One big plus is she can sing too! Pleasant surprise and you can ask her about this too! I highly recommend her for events and huge thanks to DJ Nikki for being for the best day of our lives!

Matt F

1/16/2026

If you want a DJ who feels current, brings real energy, and genuinely cares about making your event amazing, book Max at Hypest Events. We’d 100% hire him again. From the beginn...

ing, Max was easy to talk to and actually listened to what we wanted. He asked for our song requests ahead of time, helped us shape the vibe, and showed up early so we weren’t stressing last-minute. During the event, he kept things flowing smoothly — announcements were clear, transitions were clean, and he knew exactly when to hype the room up and when to let the moment breathe. What a great event .

Raymond S

1/15/2026

From the first phone call Max was super professional and answered all our questions about the event as well as pricing . He made our reception truly magical . Our grand entrance wa...

s spot on and he truly never missed a beat with the special family dances . He played every song we asked him to play on our playlist . He also took requests at the event that makes us old timers happy !

Amanda C

1/10/2026

Hypest Events was hands-down the best decision we made for our event. Max brought insane energy, read the room perfectly, and kept the dance floor packed all night. We gave him a s...

hort “must play” list and trusted him with the rest — and he absolutely nailed the vibe from start to finish. He was super professional, easy to communicate with, arrived early, and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. The sound was clean, announcements/toasts were on point, and the transitions were 🔥. People are still talking about how fun it was and asking for his info. If you want a DJ who genuinely cares, knows how to keep everyone dancing, and makes your night unforgettable — book Hypest Events.

Rachel K

1/07/2026

DJ Hypest was a huge part of what made the night so fun. From the moment the music started, the vibe just felt right. He knew exactly what to play and when to play it, and the danc...

e floor stayed packed without ever feeling forced. What I really appreciated was how easy everything was. He showed up early, had everything set up without any stress, and actually listened to requests instead of brushing them off. The music flowed naturally, the transitions were clean, and it felt like he was genuinely enjoying being there with us. So many guests came up asking who the DJ was, which says everything. If you want someone reliable, chill, and really good at reading the room, DJ Hypest and Hypest Events are a no-brainer. Would 100% book again.

Mason V

1/01/2026

Max delivered the perfect event . From the beginning we knew he was exactly what we were looking for. A young down to earth DJ who can start the party . He delivered and some!!! He...

was the life of the party . He handled everything from cocktail hr and reception and ceremony . Thanks again Max !

Alexa S

12/30/2025

We booked Max (DJ Hypest) with Hypest Events and it was one of the best decisions we made. Communication was smooth, he took requests ahead of time, arrived early, and made everyth...

ing feel effortless. The sound was crisp, mic levels were perfect for speeches/toasts, and the transitions were so clean. Most importantly, he knows how to read a crowd every time the energy dipped, he brought it right back. We had guests of all ages dancing, and multiple people asked us for his info. Highly recommend.

Yonny R

12/24/2025

Mason M

12/24/2025

Wow !!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! From the first phone call me and my fiancé knew that Max was the real deal . He was super professional and was able to get all our music before hand ! He arr...

ived to the venue hours before and even had time after he set up to help the venue move around tables ! Where do we start . Max thank you so much ! You made our wedding night :) All our friends were raving about you for the coming weeks after our event . He played a combination of the music we requested and the music he thought would be fit for the dance floor . We could not be happier with how things went .

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